2013 International 8600, 2012–2013 International Durastar, 2011–2013 International Prostar and 1 other model Recall: Piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could…
NHTSA campaign 12V465000 · Parking Brake · filed Sep 20, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing.
The risk
If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12524. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V465000 (manufacturer number 12524). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.